Senior Financial Systems Analyst
Honigman is a premier business law firm, based in Michigan with an international practice. Honigman is consistently recognized as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Places to Work, we earned this recognition by recruiting attorneys and staff members with outstanding credentials. Currently, we are looking for a Senior Financial Systems Analyst in our Detroit Office. In addition to our Corporate Detroit Office, we have offices in Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Bloomfield Hills, Kalamazoo, and Washington D.C. With more than 350 attorneys working in 60 different areas of concentration, Honigman provides timely and cost-effective counsel to clients in numerous industries.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Financial Systems Analyst serves as the primary business and technical liaison between Finance, Billing, Accounting, Pricing, Practice Management, and Information Technology. This role is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and optimizing the firm's financial and practice management systems, developing reporting solutions, managing system upgrades, and driving process improvement initiatives. The position also contributes to the firm's long-term financial technology planning by proactively evaluating system capabilities, identifying opportunities for improvement and modernization, and providing recommendations to Finance leadership to help inform the financial systems technology roadmap.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Systems Administration
• Support and maintain the firm's financial management and practice management platforms.
• Configure workflows, security, matter management, billing, and accounting modules.
• Troubleshoot complex application issues and coordinate with software vendors.
• Manage system releases, upgrades, and testing activities.
Business Analysis
• Gather and document business requirements from Finance and operational stakeholders.
• Analyze workflows and recommend process improvements.
• Lead requirements sessions and develop functional specifications.
Reporting & Analytics
• Create and maintain financial and operational reports and dashboards.
• Develop SQL queries and ad hoc reporting solutions.
• Support executive reporting for CFO, Controller, Finance Directors, and Firm Management.
Project Management
• Participate in major system implementations and upgrades.
• Manage workstreams and coordinate testing activities.
• Develop project plans and status updates.
Data Governance
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across financial systems.
• Support internal control and audit requirements.
• Monitor interfaces and integrations between financial applications.
Financial Systems Technology Planning & Recommendations
• Proactively assess existing financial systems, workflows, and technology capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and modernization.
• Research emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and evaluate their potential applicability to the firm's financial operations.
• Assist in preparing business cases for proposed technology enhancements, including anticipated benefits, costs, implementation considerations, and operational impacts.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-10 years of financial systems experience.
• 3-5 years supporting legal industry financial systems preferred.
• Experience with Elite 3E, Aderant Expert/Sierra, or similar ERP systems strongly preferred.
• Advanced SQL and reporting experience.
• Experience supporting Power BI, SSRS, Tableau, or similar BI platforms.
• Strong understanding of:
• Excellent analytical and project management skills.
• Works independently on complex assignments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
REQUIREMENTS
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will enjoy an exceptional career opportunity within a welcoming environment. Eligible employees can also take advantage of Honigman’s comprehensive benefits program, highlights of which are below:
• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• 401K and profit sharing
• Bonus program
• Generous All Purpose Leave (APL) program that increases with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g., mental health services, medical resources, and more)
• Learning and development programs
• Employee discounts
For more information, click on “Our Benefits” when you visit:
https://www.honigman.com/careers-business-professionals
